SBI PO 2026 Notification — 1500 Vacancies, Eligibility, Exam Date & How to Apply

SBI PO 2026 notification is out! The State Bank of India has announced 1,500 Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies for the 2026 recruitment cycle — one of the most sought-after banking jobs in India. Online registration opened on 18 June 2026 and closes on 8 July 2026. This is the complete guide covering eligibility, exam dates, selection process, syllabus, and preparation tips.

SBI PO 2026 Notification Overview

Detail	Information
Conducting Body	State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name	Probationary Officer (PO)
Total Vacancies	1,500 (1,446 regular + 54 backlog)
Application Start	18 June 2026
Application End	8 July 2026
Prelims Exam	First week of August 2026
Mains Exam	September 2026
GD & Interview	October–November 2026
Official Website	sbi.bank.in

SBI PO 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Final-year students who expect results before the joining date may also apply provisionally.

Age Limit (as on 1 April 2026)

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age: 30 years
• Date of birth range: 2 April 1996 to 1 April 2005

Age relaxation: SC/ST — 5 years, OBC — 3 years, PwD — 10 years.

SBI PO 2026 Vacancy Details

The 1,500 total vacancies include 1,446 regular posts and 54 backlog posts across SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and General categories as notified in the official PDF on sbi.bank.in.

SBI PO 2026 Exam Date & Schedule

Stage	Tentative Date
Prelims	First week of August 2026
Mains	September 2026
Group Discussion & Interview	October–November 2026
Final Result	December 2026

SBI PO 2026 Selection Process

SBI PO selection has three stages:

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination

• 100 questions, 100 marks, 1 hour
• Sections: English Language (30), Quantitative Aptitude (35), Reasoning Ability (35)
• Sectional cutoffs apply; 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer

Stage 2: Main Examination

• Objective + Descriptive test
• Objective: 155 questions, 200 marks, 3 hours (Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 45, Data Analysis 35, General/Banking Awareness 40, English 35)
• Descriptive: Letter Writing + Essay (50 marks, 30 minutes)

Stage 3: Group Discussion & Interview

• GD + Interview carries 50 marks
• Final merit based on Mains + GD/Interview combined

SBI PO 2026 Syllabus Highlights

Quantitative Aptitude: Number series, data interpretation, simplification, quadratic equations, time and work, speed-distance, averages, percentages, profit and loss.

Reasoning Ability: Puzzles and seating arrangement, syllogism, coding-decoding, inequality, direction sense, blood relations, data sufficiency.

English Language: Reading comprehension, cloze test, error detection, sentence rearrangement, fillers.

General/Economy/Banking Awareness: Current affairs (last 6 months), banking and financial awareness, government schemes, RBI policies, static GK.

How to Apply for SBI PO 2026

1. Visit the official website: sbi.bank.in
2. Click on "Careers" then "Current Openings" then SBI PO 2026 notification
3. Register with a valid email and mobile number
4. Fill the application form and upload photo and signature
5. Pay the application fee (General/EWS/OBC: Rs. 750; SC/ST/PwD: Nil)
6. Submit and save the confirmation page

SBI PO 2026 Preparation Strategy

For Prelims: Spend 2 hours daily on Quantitative Aptitude focusing on data interpretation and simplification. Practice 30–40 Reasoning puzzles daily. Read one editorial daily for Verbal Ability.

For Mains: Add Banking and Economy Awareness — follow RBI circulars and Union Budget highlights. Practice descriptive writing and full-length mock tests every alternate day.

Start with FreePrep.in free Banking mock tests — topic-wise quizzes and full mocks aligned to the latest SBI PO exam pattern.

SBI PO 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is graduation mandatory for SBI PO 2026?
Yes, candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university.

What is the last date to apply for SBI PO 2026?
The last date to submit the SBI PO 2026 application is 8 July 2026 on sbi.bank.in.

How many vacancies are there in SBI PO 2026?
SBI has announced 1,500 vacancies (1,446 regular + 54 backlog) for Probationary Officer posts in 2026.

Is there negative marking in SBI PO Prelims?
Yes — 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in the Preliminary Examination.

When are SBI PO 2026 Prelims?
The SBI PO 2026 Preliminary Examination is expected in the first week of August 2026.

SBI PO 2026 Joining Date

SBI has not yet announced a specific joining date for the 2026 batch of Probationary Officers — this is expected only after the final result and provisional allotment, which typically follow 4–8 weeks after the Group Discussion & Interview stage. Based on the current tentative schedule (final result around December 2026), most SBI PO 2026 selectees can expect a joining/onboarding call in January–February 2027, though SBI usually confirms the exact reporting date only in the final selection list on sbi.bank.in. Keep your documents (education certificates, category/PwD certificates, and ID proof) ready in advance so you aren't scrambling once the joining letter arrives.